Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Buffett Buys $10M of U.S. Treasurys, Shrugs Off Downgrade
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe Berkshire Hathaway leader says the credit rating move by Fitch won't alter his investing strategy.
August 01, 2023
Record S&P 500 'Feels Inevitable': JPMorganThe index ended July at about 200 points below its record of 4,796.56 reached in January 2022.
August 01, 2023
12 Worst States for Retirement: 2023Warm weather may be a draw, but affordability should be the biggest factor in a retiree's decision to relocate.
July 31, 2023
Schwab Launches 3 Bond Ladder StrategiesThe bond ladders include six-month, 12-month and 24-month investments that can be held in SMAs.
July 31, 2023
Stocks Set for New Highs: Jeremy Siegel"What's to stop this market now?" the Wharton professor asks during a CNBC interview.
July 28, 2023
Gary Shilling: Investor Exuberance Is 'Irrational'Economic downshifts and declining corporate sales and profits will reverse that exuberance, the economist predicted.
July 28, 2023
Most Pro Investors See Low Risk of Recession in 2023: SurveyRespondents remain cautious, however, as most expressed concern that inflation may hang on longer than expected.
July 28, 2023
3 Misconceptions About 60/40 Portfolios: VanguardTwo of the misconceptions about 60/40 portfolios deal with execution, while the other is fundamental.